Rufous-winged Buzzard
NameRufous-winged Buzzard
Common NameRufous-winged Buzzard
Scientific NameButastur liventer
FamilyAccipitridae
Wingspan (cm)90.5
Length (cm)38.5
Weight (g)375
Plumage DetailsAdults have a greyish-brown head and upperparts, with paler, sometimes faintly streaked, underparts. The most distinctive feature is the rufous primary coverts, visible on the folded wing. It has bright yellow eyes, cere, and legs.
Vocalization / CallA high-pitched, plaintive 'pee-oo' or a repeated 'kwee-kwee-kwee'.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across Southeast Asia, including Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia (Sumatra, Java, Borneo, Sulawesi), and the Philippines.
Identifying Featuresgreyish body plumage, bright yellow eyes and cere, rufous primary coverts, slender build
Description
A medium-sized raptor characterized by its slender build and predominantly greyish plumage. It is often seen perching conspicuously on exposed branches, actively scanning for prey.
